The Yoga Voice is a biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga inspires and transforms.

Hope you enjoy this lively conversation in episode 51 with Nikki Myers, founder of Cityoga School of yoga and Health in 2002 as well as Nikki the Co-founder of Y12SR (Yoga of Twelve Step Recovery). We discuss the early days of Cityoga and the Indianapolis yoga community. Nikki shares her work on Healing Addiction, Co-dependency and the world of recovery yoga.


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More about Nikki:
Nikki is an MBA, E-RYT500, Yoga Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Addictions Recovery Specialist, and Ayurvedic Specialist. Born from her struggles with addiction and working with countless students, Nikki is the founder of Y12SR, Yoga of 12-Step Recovery. Based on its theme ‘the issues live in the tissues’, Y12SR is a relapse prevention program that weaves the art & science of yoga with the practical tools of 12-step programs.

Yoga of Twelve Step Recovery
https://y12sr.com/

The Yoga Voice is a biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga inspires and transforms.

Hope you enjoy this lively conversation in episode 50 with Lisa Daugherty, ERYT-Senior Level Teacher, and Facilitator at Cityoga School of yoga and Health. Lisa makes this appearance on the show to update us on her life as it unfolds. Lisa has collaborated with Kelly Shull ERYT500 to create Indiana’s first Yoga Alliance 85 hr Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Program launched in June 2022.

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More about Lisa:
Lisa Daugherty, the mother of four daughters, began practicing yoga in her previous desert home, Tucson Arizona, in the fall of 1999. Following a few years of vigorous practice and study, she and her family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, in early 2002. She began teaching yoga in church community spaces in Irvington for the next 5 years. Then, landed at her yoga studio home, Cityoga, teaching many weekly classes, workshops, and teacher training offerings, since 2008. Her teaching style is eclectic, artistic, and rooted in deep compassion, presence, and life force. She is a storyteller, a musician, a wise sequencer, and a savasana specialist. In addition to offering classes, she leads yoga retreats with her yogi husband to Sedona, Arizona, and Lake Atitlan Guatemala. She is also a doula and strongly supports women through an empowered pregnancy and childbirth.


Find Lisa’s teaching schedule at www.cityoga.biz

Follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/starchildlisad/

The Yoga Voice is a biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga inspires and transforms.

I spoke with Daryl Roberts about his journey into yoga and Ayurveda (The sister science to yoga). Daryl has a dynamic background from professional poker player to starting an Ayurvedic consultation business. Enjoy!

More about Daryl;
At age 28 Daryl fell completely in love with yoga. Not so long after that he was introduced to Āyurveda and sometimes would forget just how much he loved yoga because of is engrossing passion for Āyurveda. During a time of addictions, toxic relationships, and spiritual darkness, Yoga and Ayurveda were the guiding lights that led Daryl back to stable ground and helped him to rise above the confusion. Now happier, healthier, stronger, and more resilient than ever, Daryl is experiencing an entirely different life, joyful, open, honest, and content; no longer ashamed and no longer so encumbered by the anxious and stressful nature of our modern world. It was purely the will of God that led him to where he is today and it is these sacred sciences which he has to thank for the transformation.

Balanced Alignment link
https://balancedalignment.com/

The Yoga Voice is a biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga inspires and transforms.

Enjoy this lively conversation I had with Indiana’s most experienced prenatal yoga teacher, Kelly Shull. Kelly loves connecting with students to share her passion for yoga at Cityoga.

Kelly Shull, E-RYT 200, PRYT, RYT-500 was introduced to yoga in a college course over 20 years ago. She has always found a connection to the peace and well-being that yoga provides. Kelly has a deep commitment to sharing the transformative power of yoga.

Kelly completed her 200-hour teacher training in 2008 with Marsha Pappas and Nikki Myers, Prenatal in 2010, and Core Strength Vinyasa in 2011. She completed her 500-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training with Rolf Gates in 2020. Over the years She has taught everything from Hot Vinyasa, Mommy Baby, Preschool, and Prenatal to a calming restorative yoga. Kelly teaches a vinyasa flow that strengthens and calms the mind and body, while connecting the heart and spirit as well as Prenatal Yoga which allows Mamas to build the strength and confidence while learning valuable postures and breathwork to prepare for childbirth.

Find Kelly’s schedule here https://cityoga.biz/

Hope you enjoy this lively conversation in episode 47 with Hannah Clingan RYT200, Community Manager at Cityoga School of yoga and Health. We explored Hannah’s journey with yoga and life as she describes spending her twenties exploring different careers, from Environmental Scientist, Teacher, Coach, and Farmer, to Fourth Generation Auctioneer, Real Estate Broker, and Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader. Hannah shares from her heart a passion for yoga, community, and ways she has been inspired.

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Hannah grew up in a little town in west-central Indiana and took an early interest in mental and physical wellness, as I struggled with depression throughout my teens. I studied Psychology at DePauw, where I went to my first in-person yoga classes, took a NSCA Certified Personal Training course, and began teaching group fitness classes in 2009.

Find Hannah’s teaching schedule at www.cityoga.biz

Follow her on social media Hannah M C 💫's (@holistic_hann) profile on Instagram

The Yoga Voice is biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga inspires and transforms.

This episode features Dr. Richarde Donelan, Richarde shares his vast experience and insights into our public educational systems. He explores how resilience on multiple levels can help our educators and those involved in the educational system. Richarde identifies and advocates how the significance of crossing into liminal spaces and thriving at enhanced levels of authentic human-to-human connection accompanies levels of self-realization capable of appropriately consistent redirection to reclaim the harmony possible within our shared humanity. We discuss a wide range of topics revolving around the education and mindfulness spaces. Richarde will be hosting the Enhancing Resilience for Educators: Exploring our inner-worlds of Contemplation, Music, and Movement event at Cityoga School of Yoga and Health beginning January 29th, 2022, more information for the event is available below.

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Both IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL event
Saturdays 12:30 – 2:30 pm
January 29, February 5, 12
Cost is free in order to support educators and the valuable service they provide for our youth.
This is a three-part series of 120-minute sessions for current and aspiring educators, school building and district leaders, board members, and others involved in the delivery of the education process.

All participants must register to reserve their spot. Sessions are offered both in-person and virtually. www.cityoga.biz under the events tab.

More about Richarde W Donelan, EdD (he/him) aka Rev. Nbuchardo-Koljah Enelendy is the CEO and Founder of Turn North Now serving as a devoted Life-Wellness Coach/Facilitator. Richarde is an active eCPR (Emotional Connection, Empowerment, and Revitalization) Consultant and Lead Trainer for the National Empowerment Center (NEC) and also serves as a Powerful Conversations on Race (PCR) Facilitator. Richarde lives in Indianapolis, IN and is a “card carrying” life-long learner and Educologist with decades of professional service to individuals, groups, communities, and organizations as an Ordained Pastor, Biology Teacher, Public School Principal, Professor, Husband, Widower, Father, and Non-Proft Board Chairperson/Member. Richarde has earned degrees and certifications as a Dr. of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Finance from Hampton University, UMass-Boston, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and University of Michigan-School of Education. Also, Dream Builder Life Coach; a Y12SR Leader; a Core Gift Discovery Master Facilitator; a Wellness Coach, and a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Trainer.

The Yoga Voice is biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga and mindfulness inspires and transforms.

In this second of two part episode host Dave Sims, E-RYT500, guardian of the sacred space at Cityoga School of Yoga and Health, dives in deep with Todd Norian, Internationally acclaimed yoga teacher, founder of Ashaya yoga, musician and author. We explored the process and depth of his book Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness (published June 2021). Hope you enjoy listening, please help support our show by subscribing so we can continue to bring you these insightful and inspirational conversations with yogis near and far, we welcome your comments. [email protected]

Todd Norian, E-RYT 500, seeks to awaken others to their inherent potential for healing and joy by integrating the body, mind, and heart through yoga and meditation. Believing that yoga is a gateway for self-discovery and spiritual growth, Todd founded Ashaya Yoga in 2012 to guide his students through an alignment-based, heart-opening practice that builds strength and flexibility while giving them access to the universe of power within. A student of yoga since 1980, Todd brings advanced biomechanical knowledge, Shaiva Tantra philosophical teachings, and an unapologetic sense of humor to his international workshops and trainings. As a classically trained Jazz musician, Todd created several music albums for yoga and relaxation, including Bija: Soothing Music and Mantras for Yoga and Meditation. Learn more by reading Todd’s book, Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness. For a listing of Ashaya Yoga Certified Teachers near you and a schedule of Todd’s upcoming teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats, visit ashayayoga.com. Join Todd online on his FB page and Youtube.

Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness explores Todd’s journey.
By steadfastly following his heart, Todd has lived an uncommon life: living like a monk for 13 years at the then-ashram Kripalu in Massachusetts; having an intense spiritual awakening that landed him for a brief stay at a psychiatric hospital; and overcoming the heartbreak of being spiritually betrayed by beloved teachers — not once, but twice.
Now, writing with gentle, compassionate authority, he is sharing the life-changing philosophy that taught him how to embrace all of it — the pain, disillusionment, and suffering — as the gift it was always meant to be.

See what Todd is up to below as well as his teaching schedule and look for him at Cityoga School of Yoga and Health in the future

The Yoga Voice is biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga inspires and transforms.

www.cityoga.biz
https://www.facebook.com/cityoga/
https://www.instagram.com/cityoga/



https://www.ashayayoga.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AshayaYoga/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtS-_10d8ezw8DTu1RLu2yQ

Ashaya Yoga (@ashayayoga)

In this episode host Dave Sims, E-RYT500, owner of Cityoga School of Yoga and Health, dives in deep with Ahna Hoke, local Indianapolis teacher. We explore her yoga journey with roots at Kripalu, followed by Anusara teaching, then Vinyasa and finally landing with a hybrid teaching blending vinyasa, hearted center practice, and practical functionality.

Ahna Hoke E-RYT 500 began practicing yoga 20 years ago in central Pennsylvania. She has been teaching since 2001 and is a registered with Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500-hour professional level. Ahna has studied extensively at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts, as well as in the style of Anusara Yoga. Over the years she has studied with many world-renowned teachers receiving over 2000 hours of training in different modalities of vinyasa and hatha yoga. The life affirming philosophy of Anusara Yoga, along with its elegant principles of alignment have influenced her personal practice to become more graceful and heart centered. In addition, she has over 135 hours of advanced pranayama (yogic breathing) and meditation training and feels strongly that the breath is the link that brings the mind, body, and spirit together. Ahna will lead you through a practice that is uplifting and strengthening with the guidance of pranayama, proper alignment and opening to the flow of life, encouraging the wisdom of your heart to lead you into a state of self-awareness. Ahna's teachings are down to earth, and include lots of playfulness and humor. She has a deep passion for anatomy and physiology, meditation and pranayama. Our conversation flowed through many topics and was a pleasure to hear her insights. Hope you enjoy listening, please help support our show by subscribing so we can continue to bring you these insightful and inspirational conversations with yogis near and far, we welcome your comments. [email protected]

The Yoga Voice is biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga inspires and transforms.

Find out more about what Ahna is up to….

https://www.instagram.com/ahnahoke/

https://www.facebook.com/ahna.hoke

www.ahnahokeyoga.com

The Yoga Voice is biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga inspires and transforms.

In this episode host Dave Sims, E-RYT500, guardian of the sacred space at Cityoga School of Yoga and Health, dives in deep with Todd Norian, Internationally acclaimed yoga teacher, founder of Ashaya yoga, musician and author. Our conversation flowed through many topics and was a pleasure to hear his insights. We explored the process and depth of his book Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness. Hope you enjoy listening, please help support our show by subscribing so we can continue to bring you these insightful and inspirational conversations with yogis near and far, we welcome your comments. [email protected]

Todd Norian, E-RYT 500, seeks to awaken others to their inherent potential for healing and joy by integrating the body, mind, and heart through yoga and meditation. Believing that yoga is a gateway for self-discovery and spiritual growth, Todd founded Ashaya Yoga in 2012 to guide his students through an alignment-based, heart-opening practice that builds strength and flexibility while giving them access to the universe of power within. A student of yoga since 1980, Todd brings advanced biomechanical knowledge, Shaiva Tantra philosophical teachings, and an unapologetic sense of humor to his international workshops and trainings. As a classically trained Jazz musician, Todd created several music albums for yoga and relaxation, including Bija: Soothing Music and Mantras for Yoga and Meditation. Learn more by reading Todd’s book, Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness. For a listing of Ashaya Yoga Certified Teachers near you and a schedule of Todd’s upcoming teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats, visit ashayayoga.com. Join Todd online on his FB page and Youtube.


See what Todd is up to below as well as his teaching schedule and look for him at Cityoga School of Yoga and Health in the future
www.cityoga.biz
https://www.facebook.com/cityoga/
https://www.instagram.com/cityoga/



https://www.ashayayoga.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AshayaYoga/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtS-_10d8ezw8DTu1RLu2yQ

Ashaya Yoga (@ashayayoga)

In this Bonus meditation episode host Dave Sims, E-RYT500, owner of Cityoga School of Yoga and Health, offers a meditation on building your inner energy. This practice is great for those new to meditation or anyone wishing to embrace a little reprieve during the day or night. This time of stillness, breathing with awareness benefits our body, mind and spirit by relieving stress and tension from the subtle layers of the human body.

Hope you enjoy listening, please help support our show by subscribing so we can continue to bring you these insightful and inspirational conversations with yogis near and far, we welcome your comments. [email protected]

The Yoga Voice is biweekly podcast from CITYOGA, hosted by Dave Sims E-RYT 500, owner CITYOGA School of Yoga & Health. Each episode of The Yoga Voice contains conversations with yoga teachers and practitioners from around the world and throughout the Midwest. Our discussions explore how yoga inspires and transforms.